Union City RC Flying Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Union City, TN, decoded from KPHT, 31 nm away, the closest station reporting right now, because this field's usual station KUCY has no current report: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 4 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KPHT, 31 nm away. Measured at the airport, not the field; conditions at the field may differ. This field's usual station KUCY has no current report, so KPHT is the closest station reporting now.
⚠️ Weather shown is from the nearest full-scale reporting station, not measured at the field. Not for flight decisions: assess wind and sky conditions on site and follow the AMA Safety Code and your club's field rules.
Runway winds & crosswind
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Extended forecast
The next 3days from the National Weather Service forecast for this field's location: conditions, temperature, wind, and rain chance.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Mostly Sunny | 75° / 47° | S 5 mph | 0% |
| Wed | Patchy Fog then Sunny | 78° / 47° | S 5 mph | 3% |
| Thu | Sunny | 79° / 48° | S 5 mph | 0% |
Forecast from the US National Weather Service for this field's location. Temperatures in °F. Not for operational use.
Field information
As published by the club via the AMA Club Finder.
- Address
- Union City, TN, 38261
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
Know your neighbors: model aircraft must give way to full-scale traffic at all times.
These airports operate around Union City RC Flying Field. Stay at or below your field's agreed altitude, keep a spotter when traffic is around, and follow FAA sUAS rules and AMA safety programming.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KPHT, 31 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 30.29 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPHT 271515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3029 RMK A01
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KUCY, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3653
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Union City
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 38261
- Coordinates
- 36.4213, -89.0239
- Nearest weather station
- KUCY · 3 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway data
- Requires aerial-imagery review
The FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is an agreement value from the FAA/AMA publication. It is not an airspace clearance. Confirm current operating rules with the club and the AMA.
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⚠️ Weather shown is from the nearest full-scale reporting station, not measured at the field. Not for flight decisions: assess wind and sky conditions on site and follow the AMA Safety Code and your club's field rules. Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
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